Ephesians 2:11 – 22

11 You Gentiles by birth—called “the uncircumcised” by the Jews, who call themselves the circumcised (which refers to what men do to their bodies)—remember what you were in the past. 12 At that time you were apart from Christ. You were foreigners and did not belong to God's chosen people.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

You had no part in the covenants, which were based on God's promises to his people, and you lived in this world without hope and without God. 13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For Christ himself has brought us peace by making Jews and Gentiles one people.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

With his own body he broke down the wall that separated them and kept them enemies. 15 He abolished the Jewish Law with its commandments and rules, in order to create out of the two races one new people in union with himself, in this way making peace. 16 By his death on the cross Christ destroyed their enmity; by means of the cross he united both races into one body and brought them back to God.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

17 So Christ came and preached the Good News of peace to all—to you Gentiles, who were far away from God, and to the Jews, who were near to him. 18 It is through Christ that all of us, Jews and Gentiles, are able to come in the one Spirit into the presence of the Father.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

19 So then, you Gentiles are not foreigners or strangers any longer; you are now citizens together with God's people and members of the family of God. 20 You, too, are built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus himself.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

21 He is the one who holds the whole building together and makes it grow into a sacred temple dedicated to the Lord. 22 In union with him you too are being built together with all the others into a place where God lives through his Spirit.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

.Ephesians 2:11 – 22

Ethnic division destroysEphesians 2:11 – 22

Ethnic division destroys- Removed by a common interest/love

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

Ethnic division destroys-Removed by a common interest/love

Ephesus community – Gentile mix

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

Ethnic division destroys-Removed by a common interest/love

Ephesus community – Gentile mix-United with other believers, in Christ

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Jews = Holy people, Covenant people

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Jews = Holy people, Covenant peopleGentiles = far from Jews, far from God

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Jews = Holy people, Covenant peopleGentiles = far from Jews, far from God

no hope, no God

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Jews = Holy people, Covenant peopleGentiles = far from Jews, far from God

no hope, no God

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Sin separates us from God

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Sin separates us from GodUnite with other believers = we all sin

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Sin separates us from GodUnite with other believers = we all sinWe all need God’s mercy and

forgiveness

V13 But now, in union with Christ Jesus, you, who used to be far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near

V15 He abolish the Jewish Law with its commandments and rules, in order to create out of the two races one new people in union with himself, in this way making peace.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

V15 He abolish the Jewish Law with its commandments and rules, in order to create out of the two races one new people in union with himself, in this way making peace.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

V11 You Gentiles by birth—called “the uncircumcised” by the Jews, who call themselves the circumcised.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

Jews believed that: To have fellowship with God – one

must keep Jewish law

V11 You Gentiles by birth—called “the uncircumcised” by the Jews, who call themselves the circumcised.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

Jews believed that: To have fellowship with God – one

must keep Jewish law – not able to keep

V11 You Gentiles by birth—called “the uncircumcised” by the Jews, who call themselves the circumcised.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

Jews believed that: To have fellowship with God – one

must keep Jewish law – not able to keep

Romans 10:4 "Christ is the end of the law, so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believers.”

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

Rules put up fence, but love moves it

Romans 10:4 "Christ is the end of the law, so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believers.”

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends

V16 By his death on the cross Christ destroyed their enmity; by means of the cross he united both races into one body and brought them back to God.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

V16 By his death on the cross Christ destroyed their enmity; by means of the cross he united both races into one body and brought them back to God.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

V16 By his death on the cross Christ destroyed their enmity; by means of the cross he united both races into one body and brought them back to God.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

V15 ... to create out of the two races one new people in union with himself, in this way making peace.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

1. Jesus united Jews and Gentiles

V15 ... to create out of the two races one new people in union with himself, in this way making peace.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

1. Jesus united Jews and Gentiles2. Jesus reconciled them to God

V15 ... to create out of the two races one new people in union with himself, in this way making peace.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

V19 So then, you Gentiles are not foreigners or strangers any longer; you are now citizens together with God's people...

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

V19 So then, you Gentiles are not foreigners or strangers any longer; you are now citizens together with God's people...

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

V22 In union with him you too are being built together with all the others into a place where God lives through his Spirit.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22

In what ways are we united in Christ?1.In Christ, we are brought near2.In Christ, Law that divides, ceases/ends3.United.., we are reconciled to God

In our unity with Christ and one another, God dwells in us through his Spirit.

V22 In union with him you too are being built together with all the others into a place where God lives through his Spirit.

Ephesians 2:11 – 22